APW
Apia
Samoa
15,432 km
9,589 miles
DEF
Dezful Airport
Iran
Distance
15,432 km
9,589 mi / 8,333 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
304°
northwest

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APW DEF
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Dezful Airport
IATA Code APW DEF
ICAO Code NSFA OIAD
City Apia N/A
Country Samoa Iran
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Tehran
Elevation 58 ft 474 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 32.430000, 48.400000

Apia (APW) to Dezful Airport (DEF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Dezful Airport (DEF) in Dezful Airport, Iran is 15,432 kilometers (9,589 miles / 8,333 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Samoa with Iran. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:01 in Apia, it's 03:31 in Dezful Airport. With a 9.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Dezful Airport (DEF) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 73° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Faleolo International Airport (APW) and Dezful Airport (DEF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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